Exploring Kirklees on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Kirklees. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Around Scammonden Water

4.52km

01:14

70m

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Digley Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

2.56km

00:41

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Netherley Brow loop via Riding Wood Reservoir — Peak District National Park

3.85km

01:06

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Scammonden Water – Scammonden Water Reservoir loop from Ripponden

6.11km

01:42

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Schofield's Old Barn – Butterley Waterfall loop from Marsden

5.65km

01:33

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of Wessenden Waterfall – Blakeley Reservoir loop from Marsden

4.81km

01:18

70m

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7. Cock Crowing Stone – West Nab Trig Point loop from Calmlands

5.16km

01:34

180m

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Netherley Clough Footbridge – Ramsden Reservoir loop from Holmbridge

3.28km

00:54

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Upper Dearne Woodlands – Denby Delph loop from Upper Cumberworth

7.00km

01:56

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Deer Hill Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

4.95km

01:22

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Kirklees

1. Around Scammonden Water

2. Digley Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

3. Netherley Brow loop via Riding Wood Reservoir — Peak District National Park

4. Scammonden Water – Scammonden Water Reservoir loop from Ripponden

5. Schofield's Old Barn – Butterley Waterfall loop from Marsden

6. View of Wessenden Waterfall – Blakeley Reservoir loop from Marsden

7. Cock Crowing Stone – West Nab Trig Point loop from Calmlands

8. Netherley Clough Footbridge – Ramsden Reservoir loop from Holmbridge

9. Upper Dearne Woodlands – Denby Delph loop from Upper Cumberworth

10. Deer Hill Reservoir loop from Slaithwaite

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